By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Marikina Shoemasters weathered Bacolod Masskara’s spirited comeback to prevail 107-100 and rev up their sputtering drive in the SportsPlus MPBL 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal province on Monday, July 13. Just when the Shoemasters appeared cruising to victory, 95-86, Desmond Price staged a one-man assault, pouring …
Monthly Archives: July 2026
Alas Boys still on hunt in AVC after beating Bahrain
The Alas Pilipinas Boys are still in contention in the 2026 AVC Boys’ Under-18 Championship after a 25-22, 13-25, 25-23, 25-14 triumph over Bahrain on Monday, July 13, at the Wuyuan River Gymnasium in Haikou, China. The result gave them a 1-1 win-loss record in Pool B, tied with India. Only the top two teams …
Messi, Bellingham collide in Argentina-England semifinals
The World Cup semifinals between Argentina and England scarcely need extra storylines, but the clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of soccer drama, political baggage and two teams who have made a habit of surviving on the edge. From England’s victory at the 1966 World Cup to the shadow cast by the 1982 Falklands War, …
Eala says Palace recognition validates years of hard work
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense tennis sensation Alex Eala said the recognition she received at the Malacañang Palace gave meaning to the countless hours of work behind her rise in international tennis, saying she felt “very seen” by the tribute. Speaking during a reception hosted by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Eala thanked the chief executive …
‘One-time, big-time’ | P200-M aerial spraying to slow down RSSI spread
By CESAR JOLITO III Sugar producers are pushing for a P200-million emergency aerial spraying program to contain the rapidly spreading infestation of red-striped soft scale insects (RSSI) before the start of the milling season in October, warning that immediate intervention is needed to prevent further losses in the country’s sugar industry. During a meeting with …
Gasataya warns city gov’t employees using positions to avoid payments
By MERLINDA A. PEDROSA Bacolod City Mayor Greg Gasataya has issued a stern warning to city government employees who allegedly use their positions to avoid paying their bills at business establishments in the city. “Pasensyahanay lang kita — we will not tolerate this,” Gasataya said during the flag-raising ceremony attended by city employees, department heads …
A creative economy in the Philippines
By Sonny Angara Some say that where “oil was the primary fuel of the 20th century economy,” creativity is what drives economic growth and development in the 21st. A 2010 United Nations (UN) report noted that between 2000 and 2010, so-called “creative industries” grew at an annual pace that was more than twice of services, …
Interceding for others
By Fr. Roy Cimagala We should develop this practice. Given the truth of our faith that we all form a communion of saints in Christ and in the Church, we should realize that we are so connected with each other that we, with our prayers, sacrifices and good works — can always affect the lives …
Brain tumors: New vaccine offers patients hope for more time
Brain tumors are difficult to treat because even tumors that can be operated on can rarely be removed completely through surgery. Patients typically receive chemotherapy and radiation therapy but even so, people with aggressive tumors often live no more than five years after diagnosis. In a study by researchers at the German Cancer Research Center, …
NegOcc, DepEd seal deal for new classrooms in 8 schools
By CESAR JOLITO III The Negros Occidental provincial government has formalized an agreement with the Department of Education (DepEd) for the construction of new classrooms in eight public schools across the province, strengthening efforts to address the shortage of learning facilities. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson and Provincial Administrator Rayfrando Diaz II signed a memorandum of …